Nestled in the heart of Middle Georgia, Warner Robins is a welcoming Southern community whose life and economy revolve around Robins Air Force Base. While the area offers a small town community feel, it also boasts plenty of conveniences and is located within easy driving distance of several large metropolitan areas. Real estate in Robins Air Force Base GA is very affordably priced, and offers a wide variety of size and price options. Although not as well known of an area as the nearby cities of Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah, Warner Robins is an excellent place to make your home. Named the best place in Georgia to raise a family in 2009 by Business Week, and one of the Best Places to Live (in the small cities category) by CNN Money in 2012, your relocation to Robins Air Force Base GA is sure to leave you pleasantly surprised with the quality of life you will experience here.

Prior to World War II, the area surrounding Robins Air Force Base was sparsely populated and was known as Wellston. In 1942 an Army air depot was build adjacent to the town and the area was renamed Warner Robins shortly thereafter. Real estate in Robins Air Force Base GA grew quickly during this time. The tiny town thrived with all the work available during the war, but experienced a downturn after the conflict's end. with the Korean War and the intensification of the Cold War, the town again swelled as the base supplied many jobs to the surrounding area. On April 30th, 1953, a tornado touched down in Warner Robins in what was the most disastrous natural event in the area's history. The tornado killed eighteen people, injured 250 and destroyed 126 houses. The area has remained a military town dependent on the base for much of the citizen's employment, and at the 2010 census, there were 66,588 people living in Warner Robins, 25,000 of which are employed by the base in some capacity.

Parks and RecreationWarner Robins features several nice parks in which to enjoy the beautiful Georgia seasons. Fountain Park features an outdoor pool. Nearby Byron and Macon offer outdoor splash pads for recreation, and Macon also offers Lake Tobesofkee for swimming and boating. Buying homes Robins Air Force Base GA means you'll have easy access to all the outdoor recreation in these nearby areas. For more information on the amenities offered by the Warner Robins Parks and Recreation department, please consult the following links:http://www.wrga.gov/node/95http://www.warnerrobinsarea.com/parks.phphttp://www.n-georgia.com/houston_co.htm

Attractions and ActivitiesThe Museum of Aviation, located just outside of Robins Air Force Base, is the second largest aviation museum in the United States. Admission is free and visiting exhibits are rotated out regularly. http://www.museumofaviation.org/

There are two large movie theaters in the Warner Robins area, and live theater can be see at the Warner Robins Little Theater. http://www.wrlt.org/

Nearby Macon is home to many attractions, such as the Georgia Children's Museum, the Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Tubman African American Museum, and the Hay House. www.georgiachildrensmuseum.comwww.masmacon.orgwww.tubmanmuseum.comhttp://www.georgiatrust.org/historic_sites/hayhouse/

EventsThe most well known events for the Robins Air Force Base area are the Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival and the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Mossy Creek Festival occurs twice a year, in October and April, and draws vendors and visitors from all over the Southern United States. Further information can be found at the festival's website: www.mossycreekfestival.com

The Cherry Blossom Festival occurs every March and encompasses a multitude of events over a two week period. Most take place in nearby Macon. For more information, please visit the official website: www.cherryblossom.com

For a full listing of events in the area, you can visit the events calendar maintained by the Macon Telegraph: http://events.macon.com/

No matter what your interests, relocation to Robins Air Force Base GA will bring you to an area full of warm and welcoming community and plenty of things to do. Buying homes Robins Air Force Base GA will be a breeze with an experienced local realtor by your side, so please give us a call or send us an email to start looking for your dream home today!